Calm before the storm - a photo on Flickriver

I took this picture 5 minutes before Ecuador’s coast was hit by a 7.8 earthquake which at the moment has killed 602 people and it has ravaged towns, cities, and, extensive portions of primary highways.

Upon a closer look at the photo, I was filled with mixed emotions when I realized that a couple playing with their kid in the water when I took the picture, had created a beautiful effect in the photo.

An effect that to me, in the aftermath of the disaster, portrays the people who went to the afterlife, the ones who are struggling to stay alive, the ones that were left behind alone, and the ones who have join forces and resources to help those most in need. The most beautiful effect that I have ever capture with my camera.

I dedicate this photo to all the people who lost their loved ones and to the people who helped me out on my dangerous trip back to my family- I will never forget their infinite kindness and good will.

If you are in the means of donating please read the following article:
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Many thanks in advance for all your help and attention.

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Tome esta foto 5 minutos antes de que la Costa de Ecuador sea golpeada por un terremoto de 7.8 grados que hasta el momento ha matado a 400 personas y ha arrasado pueblos, ciudades y extensas porciones de carreteras primarias.

Al examinar la foto con mayor detenimiento, me he quedado con sentimientos encontrados al ver que la pareja que jugaba con su hijo en el mar en el momento que tome la foto, han creado un hermoso efecto en la foto.

Un efecto que para mí, tras el desastre, retrata a las personas que pasaron a la otra vida, los que se esfuerzan para mantenerse con vida, los que se quedaron solos, y a los que han unido fuerzas y recursos para ayudar a los mas necesitados. El efecto más hermoso que he capturado con mi cámara.

Dedico esta foto a toda la gente que perdió a sus seres queridos y a todas las personas que me ayudaron en el peligroso viaje que emprendí de regreso a los brazos de mi familia – nunca olvidare su infinita bondad y buena voluntad.

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Mil gracias de antemano por toda su ayuda y la atención

Taken on: April 16, 2016

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